**** Those eligible for reimbursement in Prince Edward Island must be 4 years of age or older, be taking three or more daily injections of insulin or using an insulin pump, and must be enrolled in the Diabetes Glucose Sensor Program. ¶¶¶ To be eligible for FreeStyle Libre 2 reimbursement in Quebec, the criteria are as follows: under the age of 18 and living with type 1 diabetes over the age of 18, living with diabetes and meets the following two criteria: is on intensive insulin therapy (insulin pump treatment or ≥3 insulin injections per day), and has frequent hypoglycemic events during the last year, despite adherence to a blood sugar management plan. §§§ As of September 28, 2021, the FreeStyle Libre 2 flash glucose monitoring system is reimbursed under the Manitoba Pharmacare Program for individuals 25 years old and younger who meet eligibility criteria (PDF 488 KB) including a referral from a specialist. ‡‡‡ The FreeStyle Libre 2 flash glucose monitoring system is covered under the Saskatchewan government-sponsored drug plan for those between the ages of 4 and 17 who manage their diabetes with insulin or have hyperinsulinism. ††† For people managing diabetes with insulin. *** Sensors are available for eligible patients who meet the labelling requirements of 4 years or older with diabetes. ¶¶ Automatic upload requires a wireless internet connection or mobile data connection. §§ Treatment decisions should not be based on real-time sensor glucose readings alone but instead should consider all the information on the results screen. The LibreLinkUp mobile app is not intended to be a primary glucose monitor: home users must consult their primary device(s) and consult a healthcare professional before making any medical interpretation and therapy adjustments from the information provided by the app. Use of LibreLinkUp and FreeStyle Libre 2 requires registration with LibreView. Please check more information about device compatibility before using the app. ‡‡ The LibreLinkUp app is only compatible with certain mobile devices and operating systems. ![]() †† The LibreView website is only compatible with certain operating systems and browsers. Use of FreeStyle Libre 2 requires registration with LibreView. Please check the Compatibility Guide (PDF 69 KB) for more information about device compatibility before using the app. The FreeStyle Libre 2 app is only compatible with certain mobile devices and operating systems. The FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor communicates with the FreeStyle Libre 2 reader that started it or the FreeStyle Libre 2 app that started it. Finger pricks are required if glucose readings and alarms do not match symptoms or expectations. ** The FreeStyle Libre 2 app and the FreeStyle Libre 2 reader have similar but not identical features. ¶ To get a complete glycemic picture over the last 3 months, the sensor must be replaced every 14 days and the sensor must be scanned at least once every 8 hours. § Sensor is water-resistant in up to 1 metre (3 feet) of water. ‡ The reader can capture data from the sensor when it is within 4 cm of the sensor. † Based on the number of users worldwide for the FreeStyle Libre systems compared to the number of users for other leading personal-use, sensor-based glucose monitoring systems. Study data are applicable to both products. FreeStyle Libre 2 has the same features as the FreeStyle Libre system, with the addition of optional real-time glucose alarms. The Reader and Sensor are designed to replace blood glucose testing in the self-management of diabetes, including dosing of insulin.* Data collected from the FreeStyle Libre system.
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